Software Development Engineer

Your work days are brighter here. We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most.

The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm.

We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back.

In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too. About the Team Workday’s global opportunity is huge.

Our Globalization Content team within our Growth organization is focused on building, maintaining and operating fully localized configuration, integrations, reports and Extend applications that meet our customer’s needs in global markets. By delivering a comprehensive catalog of content we enable the opportunity for Workday to serve our more customers effectively, winning more deals, reducing deployment cost and total cost of ownership. We deliver a clear return on investment for the business and help drive our global growth.

About the Role You will take on an engineer role in the team, with responsibility for developing our Extend and XO solutions, integrations and configuration content. You will follow development best practices, while mentoring less experienced team members to achieve success. You are a problem solver and innovator who can work independently when not collaborating closely with team mates, PMs and architects.

About You Basic Qualification 5+ years experience in software development engineering including designing, developing, and deploying software solutions. 3+ years experience in one or more of the following programming languages: Java, XO, Python, JavaScript or another OO language . Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Working knowledge of API Development, including REST, SOAP web services and experience working with data formats like XML, JSON. Other Qualification Solid ability in Algorithmic Thinking to design and implement efficient solutions incorporating development best practices. Good understanding of Code Testing methodologies, such as TDD, and experience with CI/CD pipelines.

Good understanding of Object-Oriented Design (OOD) principles like abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism and their application in software design. Solid understanding of Software Development principles and proficiency in Object Oriented languages and Agile methodologies like Kanban. Working experience with Source Control Management (SCM) tools such as git and branching strategies.

Proven ability in Team Collaboration within a software development team, including code reviews, story mapping, pairing, mentoring and design workshops. Good skills in creating Technical Writing Documentation. Workday Extend Certification.

Familiar with the Workday Query Language (WQL). Experience with Workday's product suite or similar platforms. Our Approach to Flexible Work With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote.

Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together.

Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter. At Workday, we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring experience where all candidates can fully demonstrate their skills. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point, please email accommodations@workday.com .

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